HydroScat-6P Backscattering Sensor
HydroScat-6P with deployment cage (cage can be removed)
The Hobi Instrument Services HydroScat-6P is the most refined version of the workhorse HydroScat design. A fully integrated measurement system with internal rechargeable batteries, data logging, and even a deployment cage. Recent improvements include new "hard-coated" filters for better sensitivity and longer life, standard depth rating of 500 m, lower power consumption, wider supply voltage range, and a corrosion-proof sealing system for easy maintenance.
Features
- Outstanding sensitivity: confidently measure the purest natual waters
- Reference detectors on every channel for superior stability
- Temperature compensation
- Rugged construction
- 500 meter depth rating
- Extensive data logging capability
- Can be calibrated by users (with optional calibration apparatus)
Specifications
- Standard wavelengths: 420, 442, 470, 510, 590, 700 nm (contact us for other wavelength options)
- Length including cage: 37 cm
- Cage end width: 24 cm across flats
- Cylinder diameter: 20.3 cm
- Weight: 18.4 kg dry, 5 kg submerged
- Maximum depth: 500 m
- Operating temperature: 0 to 35 C
- External power: 10 to 24 V, 2.5 W operating, < 1 mA sleeping
- Internal battery capacity: 60 Whr, sufficient for > 24 hours continuous operation
- Internal battery recharging time: 3 hours max
- Standard 256k RAM stores 7,000 samples of optical channels and depth
- Optional 128M flash stores millions of samples
- Maximum sampling rate 10 Hz
Standard Accessories Included
- Deployment cage
- 10-meter power & data interface cable
- HydroSoft software
- Rugged shipping case with custom foam
- Battery charger
Options
- Custom wavelengths
- Flash memory to hold data even when battery is discharged
For more technical details, see the User's Manual. For a quotation, please contact us.